Dr. Patrick Ryan
Biography
I have been practising as a clinical psychologist for twenty seven years with my current practice oriented towards adult mental health, clinical supervision and trauma in the area of sexual trauma and offending in youth and adult populations. My current research is focused on exploring causes of sexual abuse from a qualitative perspective as well as understanding the factors that contribute to the profiles of youth offenders.Research Interests
Applied developmental psychology; Attachment theory and practice; Supported employment for people with disability;Clinical supervision; Sexual Abuse; PTSD;Professional Activities
Committee
- 2013 Membership Qualifications Validation Committee,
Employment
- 2012 University of Limerick - Head of Department
- 2005 University of Limerick - Director of Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology
- 2002 The Psychological Society of Ireland - Director of Training & Accreditation
- 2001 Brothers of Charity Services - Senior Clinical Psychologist
- 1998 Mid Western Health Board - Clinical Psychologist
Award
- 2004 - Recognition of Service
- - Recognition of Service Award
Association
- 1998 , The Psychological Society of Ireland
Education
- 1996 Queens University of Belfast - DPsych
- 1991 Queens University of Belfast - B.A.
Consultancy
- - Psychological Consultant to RTE TV & StopWatch Productions "21st CenturyChild" Series
- - Family law
- - Employee Assistance Consultant
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- - Psychological Consultant to RTE TV Crime series "Cracking Crime
- HSE - Child Protection
Pain Medicine
Youth Offending
Language
- Gaeilge (Irish)
- French
Peer Reviewed Journals
Team-Based Approaches in Early Intervention Services for Children With Disabilities: Irish Parents' Experiences
Fitzgerald, N,Ryan, P,Fitzgerald, A (2015) Team-Based Approaches in Early Intervention Services for Children With Disabilities: Irish Parents' Experiences. Journal Of Policy And Practice In Intellectual Disabilities :199-209
How social context impacts on the development, identification and treatment of mental and substance use disorders among young people - a qualitative study of health care workers
D Leahy 1, E Schaffalitzky 1, C Armstrong 1, L Latham 2, F McNicholas 3, D Meagher 1, Y Nathan 1, R O'Connor 1, V O'Keane 4, P Ryan 5, B P Smyth 6, D Swan 1, W Cullen 3 (2015) How social context impacts on the development, identification and treatment of mental and substance use disorders among young people - a qualitative study of health care workers. Irish Journal Of Psychological Medicine
Primary care and youth mental health in Ireland: qualitative study in deprived urban areas
Leahy, D,Schaffalitzky, E,Armstrong, C,Bury, G,Cussen-Murphy, P,Davis, R,Dooley, B,Gavin, B,Keane, R,Keenan, E,Latham, L,Meagher, D,McGorry, P,McNicholas, F,O'Connor, R,O'Dea, E,O'Keane, V,O'Toole, TP,Reilly, E,Ryan, P,Sanci, L,Smyth, BP,Cullen, W (2013) Primary care and youth mental health in Ireland: qualitative study in deprived urban areas. BMC family practice
Primary care and youth mental health in Ireland: Qualitative study in deprived urban areas
Leahy, D., Schaffalitzky, E., Armstrong, C.,Bury, G., Cussen-Murphy, P., Davis, R., Dooley, B., Gavin, B., Keane, R., Keenan, E., Latham, L., Meagher, D., McGorry, P., McNicholas, F., O'Connor, R., O'Dea, E., O'Keane, V., O'Toole, T., Reilly, E., Ryan, P., Sanci, L., Smyth, B.P. and Cullen, W. (2013) Primary care and youth mental health in Ireland: Qualitative study in deprived urban areas. Bmc Family Practice
Using quantitative research to measure recovery outcomes and correlates
Lavin, D. & Ryan, P. (2012) Using quantitative research to measure recovery outcomes and correlates. Irish Journal Of Psychological Medicine
Design and evaluation of an internet-mediated coping skills resource for young people adjusting to romantic relationship dissolution: `Project Break-Up'
Mc Kiernan, A; Ryan, P (2010) Design and evaluation of an internet-mediated coping skills resource for young people adjusting to romantic relationship dissolution: `Project Break-Up'. National Institute Of Health Sciences Research Bulletin :32-32
'Not of this world': The subjective experience of late-onset psychosis
Quin, RC; Clare, L; Ryan, P; Jackson, M (2009) 'Not of this world': The subjective experience of late-onset psychosis. Aging & Mental Health :779-787
Books
Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice
Ryan, P; Coughlan, B (2011) Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice. London : Routledge
You Can't Make Me: How to get the best out of your teenager
Ryan, P (2010) You Can't Make Me: How to get the best out of your teenager. Dublin Ireland : NewLeaf
Book Chapters
Ageing, Relationships and Sexuality
Ryan, P; Dudley, J; MacMahon,C; Feeney, L; Bonham, A (2011) Ageing, Relationships and Sexuality. London : Routledge Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice
Depression and Ageing - Assessment and Intervention
O'Donoghue, M; Ryan, P (2011) Depression and Ageing - Assessment and Intervention. London : Routledge Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice
Older Adults Experience of Loss, Bereavement and Grief
Ryan, P; Couglan, B; Shahid, Z; Aherne, C (2011) Older Adults Experience of Loss, Bereavement and Grief. London : Routledge Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice
Ageism - Myth or Fact
Lalor, J; Ryan, P (2011) Ageism - Myth or Fact. London : Routledge Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice
The Biology of Ageing: What Works, What Slows and What Stops
Flynn, E; Ryan, P (2011) The Biology of Ageing: What Works, What Slows and What Stops. London : Routledge Ageing and Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice
Ageing - Historical and Current Perspectives
Ryan, P; O'Rourke, l; Ward, M; Aherne, C (2011) Ageing - Historical and Current Perspectives. London : Routledge Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice
Older Adults - Key to the Success of Younger Generations
Ryan, P; O Sullivan, C; Smyth, M (2011) Older Adults - Key to the Success of Younger Generations. London : Routledge Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice
The Paradox of Ageing: Why do Older People Look so Happy when they have Nothing to look Forward to?
Greve, J; Ryan, P; Aherne, C (2011) The Paradox of Ageing: Why do Older People Look so Happy when they have Nothing to look Forward to?. London : Routledge Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice
Caring for Older Adults: Who Cares and Does not Care?
Ryan, P; Wroblewska, A (2011) Caring for Older Adults: Who Cares and Does not Care?. London : Routledge Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice
Edited Books
Other Journals
Evaluation of the Parent Plus Early Years Programme
Ryan, P; Brain, K; Ward, M; Fitzsimons, S; Shaw, J (2006) Evaluation of the Parent Plus Early Years Programme. The Irish Psychologist
Conference Publications
Researching Young Lives: Power, representation and the research process
Mc Kiernan, A., Ryan, P., Lindenmuth, E. & Quirke, S. (2010) Researching Young Lives: Power, representation and the research process.
Psychological Society of Ireland Annual Conference
Fitzgerald, N. & Ryan, P. (2010) Psychological Society of Ireland Annual Conference.
Researching Young Lives: Power, representation and the research process
Mc Kiernan, A., Ryan, P., Lindenmuth, E. & Quirke, S (2010) Researching Young Lives: Power, representation and the research process.
40th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland
Mc Kiernan, A., Ryan, P., Fitzsimons, S., Egan, R. & Swann, J (2009) 40th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland.
IAC International Attachment Conference
Mangan, E & Ryan P (2009) IAC International Attachment Conference.
40th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland
Mc Kiernan, A., Ryan, P., Mc Kiernan, R., Dooley, B., & Hodges, H. (2009) 40th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland.
Comhra International Reflective Practice Conference
Ryan, P., Parker-Jenkins, M (2009) Comhra International Reflective Practice Conference.
Comhra International Reflective Practice Conference
Ryan, P (2009) Comhra International Reflective Practice Conference.
IPA Conference
Quin, R., Ryan, P., & Clare, L (2009) IPA Conference.
Comhra International Reflective Practice Conference
Ryan, P., Parker-Jenkins, M (2009) Comhra International Reflective Practice Conference.
Comhra International Reflective Practice Conference
Ryan, P (2009) Comhra International Reflective Practice Conference.
40th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Wexford, November
Mc Kiernan, A., Ryan, P., Fitzsimons, S., Egan, R. & Swann, J (2009) 40th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Wexford, November.
International Attachment Conference, Barcelona
Ryan, P., Mangan, E (2009) International Attachment Conference, Barcelona.
40th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Wexford, Ireland.
Mc Kiernan, A., Ryan, P., Mc Kiernan, R., Dooley, B., & Hodges, H. (2009) 40th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Wexford, Ireland..
IPA Conference Belfast
Quin, R., Ryan, P., & Clare, L (2009) IPA Conference Belfast.
THe Psychological Society of Ireland Annual Conference
Rebecca Quin ; Patrick Ryan ; Linda Clare . (2008) THe Psychological Society of Ireland Annual Conference.
Conference Contributions
Published Reports
Editorials
Book Reviews
Other Publications
A review of Classification Systems for Mental Health Distress
Pender, T., Watchorn, A., Quigley, S. & Ryan P. (2014) A review of Classification Systems for Mental Health Distress. Dublin THe Irish Psychologist
Design and evaluation of an internet-mediated coping skills resource for young people adjusting to romantic relationship dissolution: Project Break-Up'
Mc Kiernan, A. & Ryan, P. (2010) Design and evaluation of an internet-mediated coping skills resource for young people adjusting to romantic relationship dissolution: Project Break-Up'. Ireland National Institute of Health Sciences Research Bulletin,
An integrative evaluation of the Incredible Years Classroom Management in Ireland. Programme National Institute of Health Sciences, Research Bulletin,
Mc Kiernan, A., Ryan, P., Fitzsimons, S., Egan, R, Swann, J. (2009) An integrative evaluation of the Incredible Years Classroom Management in Ireland. Programme National Institute of Health Sciences, Research Bulletin,. ireland National Institute of Health Sciences, Research Bulletin,
Evaluating the effectiveness of the HSE Carlow / Kilkenny Drop In service on terms of Parental Support.
Dempsey, H., Crosbie, G., Ryan P. (2008) Evaluating the effectiveness of the HSE Carlow / Kilkenny Drop In service on terms of Parental Support.. Ireland National Institute of Health Sciences, Research Bulletin
Not of this world The subjective experience of late onset psychosis, National Institute of Health Sciences
Quin, R., Ryan, P., Clare, L., Jackson, M. (2008) Not of this world The subjective experience of late onset psychosis, National Institute of Health Sciences. National Institute of Health Sciences, Research Bulletin,
Evaluating the Effectiveness of the HSE Carlow/Kilkenny Drop-In Service in terms of Parental Support.
Ryan, P; Dempsey, H (2008) Evaluating the Effectiveness of the HSE Carlow/Kilkenny Drop-In Service in terms of Parental Support..
Evaluation of the Parent Plus Early Years Programme
Brain, K., Ryan, P., Shaw, J., Fitzsimons, S., Ward, M (2006) Evaluation of the Parent Plus Early Years Programme. ireland National Institute of Health Sciences, Research Bulletin
An Evaluation and Comparison of the Relationship between Olfactory Function and Cognitive Ability: A Pilot Project
Gillan, D., Ryan, P., Wale, S. (2006) An Evaluation and Comparison of the Relationship between Olfactory Function and Cognitive Ability: A Pilot Project. National Institute of Health Sciences, Research Bulletin
Bullying experiences of One post-Primary School in a Semi-Rural Location in Ireland
Mangan, E., Ryan, P., Coleman, D (2006) Bullying experiences of One post-Primary School in a Semi-Rural Location in Ireland. National Institute of Health Sciences, Research Bulletin